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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there would be plenty of things I would say. For one, I would tell myself not to dwell on that high school relationship you think is forever. It is not, and college is a much bigger place than you would expect, even if it is in little ole' Denton Texas. There are thousands of people whose paths you will cross and who will impact your life in ways you could never image. I would tell myself to not fret about that AP exam becasue you should have taken dual credit instead. I would make sure I know that the transition into college will not be as hard as expected if I keep an open mind. I would stress to my high school self to get a job as soon as possible and to save up as much as possible becasue you will want to travel. You will want to see the world and you will forever regret it when you have the opportunity to do so but not the funds. That is the advise I would give my high school senior self.

I would make sure I understood that college is also an experience. Yes, it is about the work that you do, and what you take away from class, but more importantly it is about finding yourslef, and becoming the person that you know you can be. I want myself to know that it is okay to hang out with friends, and meet new people. Also, doing new things, and opening your eyes to the opportunities that you are creating for yourself just by going to college. Education is defintely important, but what does that education mean if you experienced nothing whilst working for it?

Take a year off! You'r not as mature, smart, or as grown up as you think you are. And even after a year you'll still be an immature kid, but that small bit of perspective you'll gain will do you wonders. You'll realise how important your education will be to you, and you'll also gain more perspective on what its going to take for you to live the life you want. Trust me, no matter what route you take, you definetly have the will power and fortitude to get wherever it is you'll want to go, but taking that year off after high school will give time to plan out a road map for your future. Unfortunatly, your not going to be lucky enough to have someone hold your hand through your twenties, so being patient, thoughtful, and intelligent about how you proceed with your education will make your life so much more stress free. I know from experience that not planning, or rushing into things can lead to a life filled with work, and devoid of time. So be patient, there's no rush.

If I could go back and talk to my highschool self I would tell myself to stop worrying so much. Really think about what it is you want and need, both school-wise and emotionally, because this is an important dicision. However, the transition isn't as bad as you're worried it will be. The big distance sucks but never forget you can call home whenever. Please remember that you are good at handling yourself and good at being on your own, even if it's not always how you'd like to be, and remember to actually apply for some scholarships (you do actually need those).

I would tell my high school self to take spanish, dual credit classes, apply for many scholarships, and get involved in the community as much as possible.

I would say study now, more than anyone else. I also would say to learn as much as you can in any field because wider knoledge of things makes a person wiser, and in my opinion enjoys life in its whole. Now days society is focused in producing specialized people in their fields. But I think it is important to learn from many different things and know many things. Another advice would be read more. Reading improves mind focus, speed thinking, analyzing content, vocabulary, speech improvement and knowledge. I believe that reading more things than just High School material would have improved my knowledge about different fields. The last advice I would give to myself would be to do more than school proyects. Go further than school proyects and content. That way you discover more things, and you develop your own educational path.

Always work hard to stay ahead and never procrastinate. Always look for ways to stay ahead and stay focused. You are going to college to study and to lay the foundation for the rest of your life. These are the most important years of your life because the decisions you make in college will affect the rest of your life. If you study hard and stay focused for your college years, then you can enjoy the rest of your life. On the other hand, if you lose focus and just try to have fun, the rest of your life will not be fun. I am not saying that you should never have fun. These college years are some of the most fun years that you will ever have, but that is not an excuse to lose focus. The main purpose of going to college is to earn your degree and to get prepared for your career. There will always be fun things to do and you will undoubtedly enjoy the college experience, but don't let that change your vision and/or goals.

I would tell myself to never give up and don't believe that you can't do anything.

Even though you're not sure what you want to do as a career, stick with getting your college basics out of the way. Apply for scholarships and grants every chance you get. The course work will be tough so don't be afraid to form a study group or ask for help. It is important to find a balance between school work and free-time. Don't skip class unless you're very ill. Don't get hung up on your friends/social life and the troubles they always seem to cause. Most of them are toxic and will only hold you back. Do not make them a priority. Your parents want what's best for you, so don't give them a hard time and take their advice to heart!

If I had known then what I know now, I would have been more prepared. as a high school senior, your should take as many AP classes as possible, then take as many AP exams as you can which saves you a lot of money and time by taking a single AP test. Also, you should apply for as many scholarships as possible because you would not have a scholarship if you never apply a scholarship by thinking you would never received a scholarship. Moreover, you should take as many SAT and ACT exams as possible to acheive a better score when you apply for universities. By doing this, your life in college will be much better than I am now without worrying about paying debts.

Firstly, I would encourage myself to apply for more scholarships because it would reduce hours having to work! As a high school senior, I struggled with social anxiety and was rather introverted. I enjoyed going through the same routine and hanging with my small group of friends. The comfort and safety of my daily routine was the key to my happiness. I would definitely go back in time to tell myself to open up to people more and not be afraid to go out of my comfort zone. I would say, "Don't be afraid to initiate things with other people. Stop waiting on someone to open up to you when you can make a difference in someone else by opening up to them. Send the first text; be the one to invite someone to go hang out Friday night; put your phone down and ask your neighbor beside you how their day is. I'm sure the other person is thinking the same exact thing, dying to be texted first, sad about never being invited anywhere, shy to open conversation with strangers. We all want acceptance, so don't discourage that by doing nothing. Waiting won't do anything."

Jason, even though you don't have money issues now, you're going to have a few. Start saving for a rainy day. I know you have a little extra at the moment, maybe set it aside for bonds or investments because you're implusive at times. If that fails, then stop going out so much. Which brings me to another point, those people you consider friends now, you won't be talking to 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of them in the next five to six years. There are however a few that will stick by your side no matter what happens but most of them don'tlike to be social. Advertising is your major you'll end up liking. It's weird, we always thought we'll be some accounting or film guy but trust me, I've been through it. Finally relationships, you had a chance at few great ones but you're indecisive nature ruined for both partners involve. Try not to be so distance and you'll keep the people you deserve around. All in all, you'll have a great time and that's what matters the most.

Two years ago when I was a high school senior, I thought college would be a just an extended education of high school. I felt like I have to go to college to get a better job in a reality, becasue that is what I've been told from adults. However, the actual college life is different. It is more than studying for you major and getting a degree. In college, I'm learning how to communicate with others, how to tolerate with others whom have completely different opinion than mine, and how to manage and use my time more wisely. If I can give an adive to me in high school senior as a college student is "Diligent." That doensn't mean just stay at the school library and study all the time. Be dilligent in all things. College is a great traning ground before I face the reality. So don't be afraid, learn from my own mistakes, and look foward.

1. Make an effort to be open-minded and learn something from everyone. 2. Say yes to as many opportunities as possible. 4. If you don’t think you’ll be interested in a club, go anyway. You may learn something new or meet someone new. 5. Use ratemyprofessor.com to help choose classes. 6. If you have multiple interests, but classes may not go towards your degree requirements, email the professor asking if you can sit in on the class. It’s a cost-effective way to explore when you're undecided or simply eager to learn. You do need to choose your major after your first year. 7. Don’t apply to 10 colleges. Apply to a couple top choices because money and time are big considerations. Community college is a great way to save money and transition to living on your own. 8. Look at college as an opportunity to build your network. Go to all networking events! 9. Start getting job experience/internships early. 10. The college experience is ultimately what you make of it. The most important things to consider when choosing is the cost and any special programs they offer. The rest is subjective.

You have to remember why you're in college, what your dream is, and where you want to go. Do you want a second chance at making a 4.0 and then transfer to that private school you've been dreaming of? Is there a degree that you want to pursue, but think you might not be smart enough? First, the first is a noble and managable goal, but only if you stay focused on the long term. Second, all you have to do is study and you're the smartest kid in your class. No one is going to force you to do anything, and no one is going to hold your hand along the way. Unfortunately, you are going to need to make sure your finances, academics, and social life are all in order by yourself. No one will warn you if you're running low on money, if you're falling GPA will hinder your dreams of scholarships or private school, or if those people you call friends are only interested in what you can bring to the table on the weekends. My advice to you is - hold in there, you can do it.

A lot happened since I have graduated from high school in Ukraine. I have spent five years studying at a Ukrainian university in pursuit of Bachelor's and Specialist's degrees in Translation; got married; moved to the USA; discovered that I had to change my specialty to have a successful career in the US; entered Collin County Community College to pursue Graphic Design, and partially transferred to the University of North Texas to earn my second Bachelor's degree in Communication Design. There are several pieces of advice I would have liked to give myself to improve upon my educational path. To me as a high school senior, I would have recommended to get a Bachelor's degree in both Computer Sciences and Translation, as it would have given me better career prospects in both countries. To me as a US student, I would have told to see advisors at both Collin College and UNT to avoid registering for non-transferrable credits and overtaking a heavier workload. Most importantly, I would have advised myself to transfer to the UNT only upon the completion of Collin College core curriculum instead of co-attending both colleges as I currently do.

STAY CALM. You have nothing to worry about. It's a big change, but you're not alone.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to work more. During high school I was extremely busy with band that I only worked 10 hours a week. Then, after band ended, I was worn out and I never upped my hours. I would go back and tell myself to suck it up and work more because now that I go to college and work full time I realize that I had it really easy in high school. If I worked harder back then I would have made it easier for myself now.

I would tell myself that it's okay to be different. I went to a school where it was looked at as strange to love music. I would tell my self to ignore those people and just be myself. If I loved band, then so be it! Also, who cares that I'm slightly over weight, when you get to college no one cares! Everyone at UNT is so excepting. Lastly, I would say that it's okay to not have a lot of friends. Because when you get to college you are going to have more friends that you could have ever asked for! Mostly, just remember to love yourself for who YOU are. There is no need to change for other people. You just haven't found your crowd of people yet, but you will.

Dear high school self, just know that all the terrible friends and horrible things that have happened so far are going to make sense once you hit college. I know you don't want to go now, but once you get there you are going to meet the closest friends you will have in your life. You will no longer talk to any of your high school "friends" and this is going to make you a better person! Yes, it is really lonely at first, and scary! You are far from home, so unlike your roomates you can't just take your laundry to your parents for the weekend and have a home cooked meal and feel relaxed. But, it's those roomates who eventually take you with them for holidays and weekend adventures-all expenses paid! The life of making your own choices-some bad, some good, is amazing! You don't have a curfew, you can eat whatever and however much you'd like all night long with the best friends ever! Right now, just get through it, because the best years of your life are ahead of you and you are not going to want to leave!